2012 Dodge Avenger Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 119about this part
- Share
- 21%of 554 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 119 complaints about the visibility of the 2012 Dodge Avenger, 21% of the 554 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,500 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The passengers side of my heater including defrosters's blows cold air. The car only has 50,500 miles. This causes the passengers side to not properly defrost and for any passenger in the car to be cold as cold air is blowing at their feet or face depending on where the control is set. This is a continued issue until I find out what the problem is.”
NHTSA complaint #11306690, filed 2020-02, 50,500 miles“I bought the car used and have had it for about 9 months. Everything was working fine, we keep regular vehicle maintenance and the heat stops working the in the car entirely. The vents blow cool air no matter the setting which means the widows do not defrost at all. This is dangerous in the winter time considering I cannot see. I have seen numerous people complain about the exact same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11121338, filed 2018-08, 100,000 miles“Driver side vent blows hot air when heat is on, but center and passenger side blow cold air. This causes fogging of the windshield, which means I can't see out the window. I've read this is common with the 2013-2013 Avenger.”
NHTSA complaint #11377776, filed 2020-12, 125,000 miles“The heater in the car only emits hot air from drivers side. The passenger side blows cold air even when fully engaged. The cold air coming from heater/defroster causes windshield to ice and/or not clear, and thereby limits drivers visibility through passenger side of windshield. I have to drive slower than normal to be able to negotiate with limited visibility in winter. I therefore present a problem to traffic approaching from behind me also.”
NHTSA complaint #11139926, filed 2018-10, 25 miles“Windshield wipers will randomly stop working. Issue happens when the vehicle is stationary and in motion. I was on the express way in a downpour rain and my wipers stopped working, I had zero visibility and had to pull over for 20 minutes until they came back on.”
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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 | 51 | 9% |
| 2012 | 119 | 21% |
| 2011 | 26 | 12% |
| 2010 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 7 | 10% |
| 2008 | 34 | 4% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 2 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 4% |
| 1996 | 6 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Dodge Avenger
164 complaintsAir bags
109 complaintsElectrical system
109 complaintsEngine
87 complaintsSeat belts
43 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
31 complaintsElectronic stability control
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsFuel system
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Dodge Avenger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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